The musician, singer and songwriter, Prince, is dead at the age of 57. It happened sometime after his private jet was forced to land due to a medical emergency in Illinois on April 15.
Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958. Through his innovative music, he has attracted the attention of millions of fans over the decades since he first began recording in the late 70s. It is not only his style of music, but his vocal trends that led him to the forefront of the music industry. He was not only known by his fans but he has influenced many musicians and styles of music, from folk and disco to jazz and R&B.
Many people will remember Prince, not only because of his music but because of his eccentric style. With a flamboyant persona and unusual stage performances, he certainly was an unforgettable individual.
Included among the awards that Prince won for his music are several Grammys, and he earned a place in the rock ‘n roll Hall of Fame.
Below are some of the milestones that Prince reached in his short life, along with pictures.
Prince has passed away at the age of 57 after a career that spanned decades.
He leaves behind many memories for his millions of fans, as well as a musical legacy that will span the ages. He not only influenced his fans, he also influenced many of today’s artists. His songs are also still well-known, with Purple Rain being among one of his fan’s favorites.
The purple guitar was his trademark but there were many parts of his image that made him unforgettable.
Prince made the headlines quite frequently. This was not only with his popularity as a musician but also in his personal life as well.
He leaves us with several decades worth of innovative and unforgettable music. His music is sure to spark the imagination of musicians and listeners around the world for years to come.
You can watch a clip of one of his last performances below.
Via: Little Things
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